What Are You Thankful For?

[Gayandgray]

Today I'm thankful that things didn't get too out of hand last night with my former best friend. I'm thankful when I threw her out that it did not get ugly. I'm thankful I woke up today and feel that a dark cloud has been "lifted" off my heart and I can see things clearer. I'm thankful we have the finances to help my stepdaughter buy groceries. I'm thankful for another chance.:koolaid:

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful that I can finally see a certain person's true colors. I have taken off my rose colored glasses and now I see this person for the very first time, and I don't like what I see. I'm thankful somebody upstairs has shown me what I have been needing to see for a long time now.

[JDeere]

Thankful for being able to get a doctors appointment for tomorrow afternoon.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for my part time job at the dog/cat kennel, and not just for the extra money. But also for my ME time, to help me de-stress and relax my mind. And I'm thankful that I have enough food to eat! I just found out that a friend I don't see too often is kind of struggling financially, so the next time Redners has whole chickens on sale I'm going to pick up some for her. I guess I'm guilty of taking it for granted that we always have plenty of food in the house, and if we want something special at the grocery store, we just go get it. I need to remember that not everyone can do that.......

[girl_dee]

Thankful that my mom is still here.

[bright_arrow]

Text messaging with my dad
My mom being a phone call away
Spontaneous hugs from my boyfriend's dad

[socialjustice_fsu]

competent CNA's and nurses as they provide care for my mom. They are so good to her. I hope I can be half as good as they are when she comes home.

[Gayandgray]

That our Vet is only 15 minutes from our house. That I'm working less at a job that stresses me and more at a job that relaxes me. That I now have more time with my spouse and my oldest dog as both their health declines. That my faith is strong. That even if I don't have all that I want, I definitely have all that I need.:praying::praying

[Soon]

A piece of valuable information.

[Glenn]

I am very thankful that I can fly here to BF when I need a rest from the mess. I've been crazy busy here.

[FireSignFemme]

The Big Stuff;
- My health
- Safe, affordable housing
- Access to plenty of clean, fresh drinking water
- Being a citizen of one of the wealthiest countries in the world
- Indoor plumbing and the unsung heroes working in all the many different capacities, industries that support it
- The whole waste management loop
- Having easy, ready access to round the clock, virtually uninterrupted electrical service, internet and refrigeration
- Education in a world where many are denied schooling or live where only the wealthy are fortunate enough to achieve literacy
- Healthcare
- An emergency response time of less than three minutes to my door by the ambulance, fire department and police
- The men and women who serve our country, help defend and keep it safe.
- The right to keep and bear arms
- Monte the Magnificent
- Friends who get me
- A cordial friendship and good working relationship with my children’s father and stepmother
- That everyone in my family who wants a job has one
- The health and safety of my sons
- A good relationship with both of my children
- Her, all special and new


The Small Stuff;
My “scented ALLEGED Lucky Flame” novena candle that I got at Wally World, which made me laugh/really lifted my mood on a day when I was feeling especially hang dog low - all for under a buck which, even now, still makes me smile/brightens my day whenever I notice it sitting on my shelf and read the word “ALLEDGED”.


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[~ocean]

The Big Stuff;
- My health
- Safe, affordable housing
- Access to plenty of clean, fresh drinking water
- Being a citizen of one of the wealthiest countries in the world
- Indoor plumbing and the unsung heroes working in all the many different capacities, industries that support it
- The whole waste management loop
- Having easy, ready access to round the clock, virtually uninterrupted electrical service, internet and refrigeration
- Education in a world where many are denied schooling or live where only the wealthy are fortunate enough to achieve literacy
- Healthcare
- An emergency response time of less than three minutes to my door by the ambulance, fire department and police
- The men and women who serve our country, help defend and keep it safe.
- The right to keep and bear arms
- Monte the Magnificent
- Friends who get me
- A cordial friendship and good working relationship with my children’s father and stepmother
- That everyone in my family who wants a job has one
- The health and safety of my sons
- A good relationship with both of my children
- Her, all special and new


The Small Stuff;
My “scented ALLEGED Lucky Flame” novena candle that I got at Wally World, which made me laugh/really lifted my mood on a day when I was feeling especially hang dog low - all for under a buck which, even now, still makes me smile/brightens my day whenever I notice it sitting on my shelf and read the word “ALLEDGED”.


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(((((((( fire )))))))) your positive energy makes me smile ~ I love reading your posts, thank you !

[Liam]

For the first time in over four years, I was able to take a five mile hike through Golden Gate Park. While I did have some discomfort, I was not in pain, and it was a HUGE accomplishment, and I am so thankful that I was able to do this today. I'm looking forward to doing it again!

[FireSignFemme]

For the first time in over four years, I was able to take a five mile hike through Golden Gate Park. While I did have some discomfort, I was not in pain, and it was a HUGE accomplishment, and I am so thankful that I was able to do this today. I'm looking forward to doing it again!

That's amazing, that's really great news and I'm happly for you. :)

[Blade]

MY LIFE and the many blessing I've had especially the ones I probably didn't deserve.

In the last 2 months I have reconnected with my besties from childhood, high school and college.

One from the circle, has had difficult times but has done well. She has a few health issues and both her pare,ts have passed. The other one from the circle, has 3 adult children, 3 marriages, lost her parents within 6 months of each other. She has struggled financially her entire adult life, lost her house in the recession and now pays rent 3 times what my house payment is. She's been healthy but is still as man crazy as she was at 15yrs old.

My college peeps, one struggled for years and years raising her kids alone, married someone who got on crack, lost her house then her job. Finally 3 yrs ago found a good guy to marry and has the great life she deserves. Her parents are in their 80's and still campin and riding horse

Another peep owned a store with her husband for 20 yrs and found out that the person who sold them the store didnt actually own it. An heir of the late real owner showed up one day with papers end result the store was closed and the mechanic shop he husband ran in the back was closed and torn down. Then she fought cancer for 3 yrs and now her Mom has cancer and is at home with hospice care.

Spoke with my last peep last night. Her company sold out while she was on vacation they offered the employees to lose their jobs or move to Alabama. She lost her job, then started having health issues, COPD, has oxygen, sleeps with one of those machines, now takes meds for well she calls them happy pills, her husband was out of work for 17 weeks from December.

Though I have had a few speed bumps in my road, I am so thankful to have had a great life, good health, to still have my parents and them basically healthy for their ages. I've been blessed with a great job, great friends and support system when I needed it. And I'm thankful I've had my struggles from time to time as well. My life hasn't been perfect, but I'm thankful I haven't had to struggle with many of the things my peeps have

[cinnamongrrl]

A fun night out on the town....and future plans :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Oh and our instructor postponed our first big quiz til Wednesday. Now I have plenty of time to study :)

[BullDog]

Just getting some affirmation that I am loved and do matter from a few people lately. It really has meant a lot.

[Breathless]

I am thankful for fresh cut grass, extra thankful if i didnt have to cut it, 2 great kids and are a little too independant sometimes, a bbf that ALWAYS has my back, and I have hers.. :) and the consistent flow of pics from LOST Girl... you know who you are, and i am ever so thankful for the distractions.. and the eye candy.. dang..
oh and sweet hot tea... yum!

[Blade]

I'm thankful for my medical team
Thankful for their compassion and experience
Thankful for my PT student, he graduates in December and I think this is a perfect profession for him.
Thankful he works at my pace and gives me a nudge when I need to work harder
Thankful he is able to build my confidence each week to do or try to do something I wasn't able to do the week before

[Arden]

I'm thankful for my the beautiful place where I live, being close to the ocean and being able to see all the critters out my window. I'm thankful for a for gaining strength (now if I could just contain it). For a yummy salad. And for some good conversation....

[kittygrrl]

july 1, 2016

[Kenna]

My life and those that understand me.

[LOQUI]

...and, whatever comes up and whatever comes out....life on its wisdom taking care of me, finding its own ways and balance...

[Bèsame*]

Holiday Weekend!

[Gayandgray]

That I have found my Inner Peace :hangloose::hangloose::hangloose:

[Kätzchen]

My new role at work, which is less stress than other roles I've held. I'm so thankful that I found a great dentist too, for the family of coworkers I've come to know over the past 2.5 years and for my very close lady friends, here at home and abroad. Moreso, I'm so grateful for life, and that life was relatively trouble free today -- which always brings such pleasure, especially when life isn't always trouble free.

[cinnamongrrl]

My life and the freedom it affords me

[Rockinonahigh]

I'm glad I made it through one more day, I had my pain issues but managed to hang in the game. Tomorrow is the second back burn to quiet the darn nerves that are causing the mess the first place, the first one is working like a charm.

[Slow breath]

The distraction of days full of business and nights of carefree fun. Karaoke tonight. My union brothers and sisters remind me that as one door closes, many others are there waiting for me to open them.

[legally_b10nde]

I'm thankful for meeting new members at BfP

[Chad]

I am thankful that I met my lady here. She is perfect for me.

:cowboy:

[femmeandstrong]

For having learned resilience early in life...
For not being spoiled....
For all the people who came in and out of my life...I always learned something...
For a smart brain...
For my partner who inspires me intellectually every day...
For photography...
For finally realizing where REAL cowboys are from

♡♡♡

[Degotoga]

The life I have been blessed with - good, bad and indifferent. There's something to be learned from all of it.

The amazing people that comprise my inner circle. That circle may be small but we're a force to be reckoned with when the situation warrants it.

A career that I absolutely love (despite the carnage that we deal with), and a body that has been gracious enough to allow me to do it for as long as I have.

My adorable fur faces that help me maintain my sanity, most days. :dog: :ballcat:

[Gayandgray]

For sick days and vacation hours when sick days are used up at work! :hangloose:

[Gayandgray]

For my wonderful butch spouse who loves and appreciates me.:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose:

[Liam]

I am thankful that I no longer have high blood pressure, and I no longer need to be on medication to manage it. I'm also thankful that I am no longer troubled with the back pain, that I have endured, for over two years. I still have some issues with my feet, however the pain has diminished 80%, which I truly am thankful for.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

...for
The people in my life that have always been there for me or at least that is my perception of them. So sometimes I am thankful for my perception of this world and the people in it. I am also thankful for my improved ablity to keep the filter between my brain and my mouth in place. (Note I did state improved not perfected...)
*chuckling at myself* as I walk out the door

[firegal]

That i have painted far more of my triplex than i thought i could get done this summer.I am pleased and sore!

[Medusa]

Thankful that my body can function on 5 hours of sleep for months (years) at a time. :hangloose:

[SimpleAlaskanBoy]

For my meds.
~SAB

[clay]

I am thankful I had the courage to ask that question, so that now I know what to do.....

[Orema]

So grateful for people who take the time to do the right thing!

I lost my eyeglasses yesterday and was in a funk cuz I wouldn't be able see tonight or rent a car on Tuesday and I really like these glasses (tortoise shell, cat eye) and got them for a good deal at Costco and on and on. I went everywhere yesterday looking for them and then went to the same places today and someone turned them in to the lost and found at the hotel I'm at.

That is so cool. They didn't have take the time to do that.

Really thankful for good people.

[Clyde]

Tuna Tartare.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

I am grateful for movies that were created before the year 2000 rolled around. That I had enough foresight to replace my collection of VHS with DVD's as they became available. Yet, to be honest I wish I had held on to some of those tapes but not as much as I wish that I had held onto my vinals.

I am grateful to have lived long enough to see the changes in home entertainment that have occurred. Just as I am grateful to have the knowledge and memories from the older methods used. That because of said experience I can find a good movie to watch or good book to read when everyone else is complaining that nothing is on. Mostly I am grateful for the above on nights like tonight when it is late, I am alone, I need to get out of my head, and a small break from reality just might lead to a good nights sleep.

Now if only I could do something about the length if my posts...lol

[Blade]

My Mom's health
Quality time with Mom
Cooler beautiful days
The NC mountains
That my roomie felt good and had a good day
THE FINDS
THE TRAFFIC rather lack of
Safe travels

[Blade]

Thankful for my roomie, who is always more concerned with taking care of everyone and making sure everyone has a good time

Thankful for her good idea, when she saw Mom's discourage when she wasn't finding as nice of gems as was in the bucket she was digging in, she took several nice stones from that bucket and discreetly, slipped them into Mom's bucket at intervals, so Mom was continually interested and excited. If you've never seen a 75 yr old woman, as excited as a child you have not lived

Thankful my roomie put a nice tiger's eye in Mom's bucket. Mom is having a necklace made from it.

Thankful that Willy was such a good boy all day and had as good time as we did

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for this beautiful, relaxing weekend! It has made me appreciate everything more. I'm thankful I have two jobs, lotsa food to eat, my spouse and our dogs, our house in the woods, a car, all the little things that really matter. I'm blessed and don't take the time to really see that some days.:hangloose:

[Smiling]

I'm thankful that when I logged into my school account about 5 minutes ago to cram in 3 assignments that I believed were due by 11:30pm, I found that they are open until tomorrow.

And no; I hadn't even read the instructions yet. I just remembered that there were 3 listed on my calendar and that two of them were writing assignments and one was a quiz. Have I read the course material, you ask? The answer is also no. :)

Now I can totally procrastinate for another whole day! I love life.

:typewriter:

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful I have some vacation time to use since my sick days are all used up. My poor spouse has been sick quite a bit and if I don't have sick or vacation time, my paycheck really sucks! :blink:

[TL1]

Success at work
My current mentality

[femmeandstrong]

Where do I begin?
Let's just say that I am grateful for the many many privileges and experiences I have had in my life...

and that difficult times were not wasted time but lessons...

And now I am more grateful than ever...because life is very beautiful and just the right constellations...
Finally...

:blueheels::byebye:

[anotherbutch]

I'm thankful I'm still here...

[Greco]

Thankful for this day, my family, the beauty of Mother Nature, the work I do and love. Grateful for much, so much.

Greco

[C0LLETTE]

I'm thankful that I can whisper sweet things in several languages.

[Soon]

That I don't have to do hostels anymore. I love a nice hotel experience, and it really does take a huge amount of anxiety out of travelling. Bit pricey but oh so worth it. I deserve it!

[Gayandgray]

I'm so thankful that our dog is recovering from pancreatitis! I'm thankful to the vets who saved him and I let them know that. I'm thankful that I have a second job that I love and am passionate about. I'm thankful that I'm happy with the little things in life, and don't need fancy shmancy.

[Canela]

Everything.

I believe in maintaining an attitude of gratitude as much as possible...

[BullDog]

For good friends who are very supportive and make me laugh on a daily basis.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

I am thankful for my two best friends that also happen to be ex's. For just listening when I needed a friend's ear tonight.

[femmeandstrong]

For coffee and fresh poundcake...
Lazy Saturday mornings with my honey...
Good health...
Amazing backyard views...
Dear friends...
A surplus of books to read....
Butch-femme closets...heels and boots...cocktail dresses
And dress shirts...

Just for being able to be a person who can be grateful...
Life is beautiful.
:bunchflowers:

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for all I have.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

I am thankful for Lyrica and the small reliefs it gives me for my nerve pain and my fibromyalgia. It's the small thing like this that help me deal with the persistan pain in my spine.

[Medusa]

A very special coffee cup. :praying:

[Shystonefem]

I am thankful for everything.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful that I got the job I applied for. I'm thankful for a second chance with my stepdaughter. I'm thankful for this morning to just hang out and relax before going to work later. I'm thankful for my online caregivers support group, and even more thankful for this BFP right here!!!!!

[Soon]

Thankful that I had the time and financial resources to take (unpaid) time off from my regular teaching job in order to travel to a few places in Europe that I've always wanted to visit before beginning a short term teaching contract in Germany.

(p.s. tip: automatic savings account!)

[Greco]

Life, Health, Family, Mother Nature, Paint/Brushes, Pencils/Paper

Greco

[JDeere]

Everything at this point in time!

[cassiopeia67]

In all seriousness, everything. I am alive, I have a home, I have family, I have good health, I have food and I am happy.

What is not to be thankful for :-)

[Medusa]

I'm super grateful to be able to work at home for a week (or more) at a time!

[BullDog]

When I am shown patience and understanding.
People who bring me happiness and make me laugh.
My resilience.

[Tuff Stuff]

All those in my life...they just mean so fucking much to me.

And YouTube...

[pumpndude]

for me I'm thankful that I still have my mom in my life,
and that I can be there for her , as she lives with me...
And she will never ever see a rest home....

I'm also thankful that I'm clean and sober.
And the friends that I have that truly love me for who I am..
A trans-guy (ftm)

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm thankful for all the fireman that have come from all over the country to help fight our wildfires. At last count, 40 states were represented. Asheville is showing them all the love they deserve. I just wish I could hug them all...

[Chad]

I am thankful that my mom will be with me this Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my loved ones.
I am thankful for my baby kitty she is such a comfort to me everyday.

[easygoingfemme]

I am thankful for my health.
I am thankful for my tribe of friends. Seriously- the most fierce circle of love a girl could dream of.
I am thankful for my family. We're not perfect but we're solid.

[Smiling]

I'm most thankful that about 3+ years ago I walked out one door and through another.

But mostly the second one. You know, I'm saying if the universe demanded a proper hierarchy of gratefulness, that's how it would be arranged. Unless I had to add in all the other unrelated things for which I'm grateful. Then the structure may need to be examined and reconfigured. Except not now; because for this one, brief, shining moment the second part of the first sentence would still be at the very top.

:koolaid:

[Medusa]

This has been a really tough year on some levels but amazing and magical on others. I am SO grateful for the people in my life who show up, without question or expectation, when I truly need them (and especially when I don't know how to ask for help).

I am grateful that Bella is a happy, healthy pup and has adjusted so well to being an apartment-dwelling couch potato.

I am grateful for the folks I work with who are much more chosen family than coworkers. I've worked with a few of them for more than 8 years and they've been sparkly and consistent.

I am grateful for love, both for my ability to give it to myself and to receive it from others. <3

[gotoseagrl]

All year long I am grateful for the beautiful friendship, close and brief, that has crossed my path here over the last 6 years. Those moments that stand out, whether through little reps or long conversations, sometimes just in passing and some ongoing. A much needed laugh, smile, hug, genuine support or inspiration ... or something special in common. The glue that has kept me here, the many posts I have so enjoyed reading, and the positive I continue to gain from being here. To name only a few, as there are many from over the years: Genesis <3, Daniela, Anya, Wrangler, homoe, Nat, Greco, Stone-Butch, JDeere, Jesse, A Spectre, deathbypoem, PaPa, Sleepy ... and the list could go on. These are people who would never know how shy I really am outside of here ... well maybe a few do. :)

[Soft*Silver]

its been awhile since I have been on BFP except to play the arcade but...

I am thankful I am celebrating 5 years with my husband, 3 which we are married

I am ever so grateful for my grand daughter Violet, and my soon to be grand daughter to be named Evangaline

I am grateful I have been able to work PT even tho I am disabled and sometimes struggle

I am grateful that even tho I struggle physically and financially I have my horse, which is my best therapy for the mind and body

I am grateful that I can see the pain I have had, all resulted in the happiness I have now.

I am grateful for my lovely Rose Cottage, my tiny house, which brings me comfort and joy and shelters me and my loved ones

[Arden]

I'm thankful for the beauty found in the natural world around me, for the sound of the ocean, for a safe place to live, heat in my house, a car which gets me from A to B, friendships I am growing in my new community, air in my lungs,.....my strength of will to get up each day putting one foot in front of the other as I complete a seeming never ending mountain of "to dos" and that I can feel even when the feelings are hard, unpleasant and at times desired to cease....

My life has taken turns I did not ask for and yet it is my life and still contains beauty and grace....I get to direct my path and maybe, just maybe now that I'm older (sigh yikes small smile) I'll use my wisdom to make choices which will lead me right where I am supposed to be.....

....thankful for opportunities in an unwritten future

[Rockinonahigh]

I am thankful I am still hear to watch my great grands grow up. Greatfull for my son who has stuck by my on this hard trip and learning process before, during and still as my knee heals...It has been a real rocky road( no pun intended). So ever thankful for my fur kids who are all ways near, they are the best thing to help keep me centered when I feel like falling apart. I am just plain thankful for being hear, to many more pool games left to play.

[Martina]

I have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. I am at the tail end of a two week road trip, reconnecting with East of the Mississippi friends. It could not have gone better. And still one visit to go - I arrive tomorrow.

All my friends are happy and doing well, which am grateful for. And I reconnected with them like we had just seen each other yesterday - except it was a little more intense because it has been a long time and life has happened to us all. A couple of them I saw two years ago, a couple within the last five years, but two very close friends I hadn't seen for ten years. I am not going to let that happen again. The friend on whose doorstep I arrive tomorrow I saw last month, but before that I think it had been three years. I am not going to do that anymore, meaning let so much time pass without seeing those I love. I am still super sad because this is the first big holiday without my mom. But I feel warmed by the love of friends and a little more grounded in this world again.

[cathexis]

Thankful for my Butch who has saved my butt, and rescued from bad situations many times.

Thankful for my chosen family. I love my SO and 2 wonderful kit-cats.

[Gráinne]

It's been a challenging, often difficult year, but there is much to be thankful for:

*I found my niece, and we had a wonderful reunion after 40+ years in March.
*That same trip, with my kids. Even with some squabbling, I'm so glad we did that. It might have been the last time before both of them go off on their own adventures.
*I have great health, even while being well-padded, for my age.
*The opportunity to study something new next year and to realize a long-standing goal
*My home, which is becoming my retreat and my haven
*The gift of being a cook, and food to cook with.

I'm thankful for the failures and things that didn't go well, because I learned so much about myself through them. I learned how strong I really am.

I can't really think of one thing in my life that I'm not thankful for.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for having a job, enough to eat, a place to live, my wonderful spouse, I'm thankful she is still with me and able to walk with her walker, my 3 dogs, all the little things in life that really matter.

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm thankful for the tiny bit of rain we got

The merest sliver of a moon shining through the trees

The happy wonder of absolute quiet that exists just before dawn...

[Orema]

I'm thankful for a free press.

[Blade]

Very Blessed
I have a warm home a reliable truck a job that pays me well. God blessed me with a great family and abundantly blessed me with friends, my chosen family.

God has blessed me so richly and He sends people and animals across my path that keep me humble. Always providing accordingly so that I may share my blessings.

For this today and every day I am thankful.

[asphaltcowboi]

I'm thankful for my cozy home, my open and loving family, my dogs that get me up and going every morning at 430,and my opportunity to advance my education...and never being to old to learn or love.

[Mel C.]

I'm thankful for this website! A very big thank you to the Admins and everyone who makes this website possible.

[Bèsame*]

Amazingly...for modern technology, to be able to stay connected with all my family, friends and people I've never met, thru all this social media.

Who would have ever thought this would happen in my lifetime.

[Jesse]

I am thankful for the amazing bond that I have with my dog, Sadie. She is sweet and stays true.

I am so very thankful for chosen family, friends and acquaintances. People that are there for me whether it is for lighthearted conversation or when either of us needs support. As I've grown older, I realize more and more the importance of these sacred connections with others.

I am thankful for my life. Blessings and failures, because both are teachers. Good health. Hopes and dreams still to come.

[Medusa]

I am spending most every day in gratitude lately. Yesterday was especially beautiful because I was not anxious, nervous, or immersed in a toxic family dynamic. Instead, I spent the day with pleasant people, having pleasant conversation, eating good food.
I then had the privilege of playing limo driver and fulfilling the curiosity of one very adorable gentleman who was dying for a ride in my 300.

A very good day :)

[Blade]

Thankful for the patience my roomie.
Thankful she went black friday shopping with me beginning with waking at 3:30 am to drive an hour before the shopping began.
Thankful for her help in locating different items in a HUGE Bass Pro Shop store.
Thankful for her splitting time with me standing in line at check out. Since my accident, my knees don't let me walk or stand for very long at all.
Thankful she found Skippy some new clothes cheap.

Also thankful for my waitress and store manager at Cracker Barrel.

[clay]

I am so very thankful for so very many blessings I have had this year.

Every.single.event....has been a "blessing". It has reminded me of humility, made me re think things, & to get out of my element.....

My year has thrown some major curves, but I am still alive, I can still breathe, & I still have my birthday!!! I have chosen family, some really awesome friends, THIS Planet site, & my little dachshund Hope.

I am thankful for the site, close friends, phone calls, & being able to have a roof over my head, food, & all the creature comforts I do enjoy.

Most importantly, I am very thankful for a very dear friend whom is an important part of my life.

My health, being able to support myself, & being able to travel are some of my most thankful things I have.

[anotherbutch]

I have so much to be thankful for..

I'm thankful that at my age I still have my Momma

For my 2 daughters and my 8 grandbabies....

For a healthy heart, that wasn't so healthy a few years ago....

A job that I love and the paycheck that comes with it.....

The most awesome friends anyone could ask for......

My apartment and my lack of decorating sense...lol

I am blessed.

[girl_dee]

I am thankful for this community that I have been part of for many years.

It is like coming home.

[girl_dee]

a wonderful meeting today! :praying:

[RockOn]

I am sixty years old now and lately I have realized something ...

Everywhere I ever lived, I never had any sense of belonging. Not once!

Then I bought a very private little modest home on 2.19 acres in the woods last June. For the first time in my life, I am home and belong here. It is such an incredible feeling. I am a thankful person.

I imagine it will take me between 1.5 to 3 years to get all the grounds scraped and rid of the deep rotted pine mulch, to cut and haul as many of the pine trees I can handle alone. But once I complete this first deep cleaning, it won't be so hard and time-consuming to maintain. I look forward to it. :)

[BullDog]

For music. It soothes my soul.

[~ocean]

I am thankful for this community that I have been part of for many years.

It is like coming home.


I agree with you (((( Dee )))):bunchflowers:

[Medusa]

I'm thankful for love in all her forms.

[Kenna]

Thankful I had a really great day and thankful for my goofball best friend that gave me many reasons to laugh...thankful for lunch at the park in the sunshine, thankful for special treats from the Creamery...and thankful for estate sales where we found several things to help with processing the garden this year.

Thankful for my new reciprocating saw that made really quick work of cutting down over grown, invasive saplings/bushes so I could clear the back yard and make the goats very happy as they received a huge pile of cuttings. Now maybe I can see from my bedroom to the "meadow" where the deer run in the morning.

Thankful for good weather since I've got back.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for a do-over!!!!!:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose:

[FireSignFemme]

I'm thankful for affordable housing, clean water and excellent medical care. I'm thankful for my health and the health of those I love. I'm thankful for children who treat myself and others well.

[JDeere]

I'm grateful for still having a heart to be nice to people even when I don't want to.

[Medusa]

I'm really thankful for a day without any obligation to anything or anyone but myself, music, good food, and love.

[MsTinkerbelly]

"This is the day, this is the day, that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made, we will give thanks, we will give thanks, and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made, we will give thanks and be glad in it, this is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made."

This simple hymn keeps repeating in my head.

[Shystonefem]

I am grateful that my friends force me to go out once in a while, grateful for family (of course) even if they drive me nuts, grateful for old friends, grateful that I will have the house to myself tomorrow and grateful that I am made of Teflon.

[Gayandgray]

Right now I'm very thankful that I have a job! I know plenty of folks that don't.

[BullDog]

I am very thankful for and humbled by an amazing woman's love.

[girl_dee]

Her. my Syr, my Daddi, my Rock.....

[PaPa]

Friends & Family who truly understand and 'get' me

[Shystonefem]

Thankful that everything is right again.

[jools66]

Thankful that the days are turning warm again.
Time to get cycling at the weekends soon.

[AmazonDC]

For My puzzle piece

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful my spouse is going to be ok.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful my mom didn't break another bone when she fell yesterday! I had my spouse at the podiatrist when my sister called to tell me our mother fell again!:blink:

[Kätzchen]

I'm really thankful for the genuine concern and ties of friendship I have with my former first husband. His mom passed away a few weeks ago, and I guess my phone dialed his phone twice earlier today. Anyway, we talked for a bit, catching up on things going on in our lives. I'm grateful and thankful that we can be a friend to each other.

[Gayandgray]

I'm very thankful my dear spouse doesn't need surgery! I'm also thankful for my best buddy helping me out when I need her. Thankful for second chances, fresh starts, promising futures, caring people here at BFP.

[RockOn]

Thankful for (and it isn't even here yet) tomorrow being a brand new clean slate day! :)

[girl_dee]

I'm very thankful my dear spouse doesn't need surgery! I'm also thankful for my best buddy helping me out when I need her. Thankful for second chances, fresh starts, promising futures, caring people here at BFP.

Happy to hear!

[girl_dee]

the patience of another......

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful for kind friends here.:bunchflowers:

[NavyButch]

Consistency and caring when it comes to My fam. I never have to wonder because I already know.

[cathexis]

That the town I live in is so safe, one doesn't need to lock the doors during the day. Windows are never locked.

It's also safe walking out at 2 am to the 24 hour supermarket.

[Soft*Silver]

I dont even know what that would feel like. I live in one of the nation's highest crime and top murder cities, youngstown Ohio. Our top businesses are crime and drugs and prisons.

I have lived in other areas of the nation where it was really safe but I never felt like the natives there. Once you live with fear, and watch for shadows in the bushes, you never lose that.


That the town I live in is so safe, one doesn't need to lock the doors during the day. Windows are never locked.

It's also safe walking out at 2 am to the 24 hour supermarket.

[Soft*Silver]

I am ever so thankful that my car got fixed finally after a week of losing work to get it back and forth to the mechanics, the laundry is done after three days of doing it, and that a new week has started so I can look forward to seeing my grand daughter again!

[AmazonDC]

Not being in the hospital anymore... was a scary and weird night.. thankful to be ok

[PaPa]

Thankful for the little things that in the grand scheme of things are big things.

[girl_dee]

open safe spaces.............

[homoe]

Not being in the hospital anymore... was a scary and weird night.. thankful to be ok

Glad they took care of you and you're out.. BECAUSE those hospitals are no place for anyone needing rest,,,they come in just as you nicely get to sleep only to wake you up for a blood draw or some vitals signs that would probable be just fine if you could JUST get some sleep!

[Soft*Silver]

I had a dream this morning where a surgeon was operating on my hips (I need hip surgeries on both hips for real) and he was doing the WRONG surgery. I kept waking up during the surgeries and telling him it was wrong. They would stop...the nurses would knock me out and then he would come back and start the surgeries again...

oh my god...I woke up and was SO thankful this was just a damn dream!!!

[Contradictor]

That I can finally post here!
And that despite today's stresses, what really matters is all fine :)

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful I was able to send my mom a nice check for Mother's Day.:bunchflowers:

[StoicStone]

After having met with old friends from my military days I am very thankful that time has been much kinder to my looks than I suspected, and that I can still walk upright without a cane or walker.

[Gayandgray]

I woke up today thankful that I have fulltime employment, the option to apply for a better job, plenty to eat, relatively good health, a butch that loves me, 3 dogs that adore me, and this wonderful bfp to talk to folks. :hangloose::hangloose:

[Chad]

I am thankful for the peace in my life.
I am thankful for my lovely friends and family.
I am thankful for my kitties.
I am thankful for my job, my home, and my little ranch.

I have a great life and I am thankful for that.

[homoe]

I am thankful for the peace in my life.
I am thankful for my lovely friends and family.
I am thankful for my kitties.
I am thankful for my job, my home, and my little ranch.

I have a great life and I am thankful for that.

I am thankful that Chad has so much to be thankful for......

[Chad]

I am thankful that Chad has so much to be thankful for......

I am thankful for homoe. You always make me laugh. :)

[Chained Daisy]

Its raining, gentle straight rain which is saturating everything in the garden and providing refreshment for all my plants, I dont need to do any watering this evening.

[Bard]

Phoebe I am thankful for Phoebe a little blonde whippet that always love me no matter what she counts on me to comfort her when she is scared and always has kisses for me she may drive me crazy at times cause she is clingy but she is my girl

[akiza]

i'm thankful for having another year to go again ^^ it's not easy somedays but i'm holdin on

[girl_dee]

The people i hold close. So freaking grateful.

[Orema]

I'm grateful to work at a company that encourages me to have good health. I just took a "well-being health assessment" online through my health insurance provider and will be paid $100.00 by my company for completing it. The company gets a break on insurance costs when employees take the online health assessment. And, earlier this year I won a mini iPad by doing a monthly "health challenge." It took me two years to win, but that's two years of monthly health challenges I did, too. Yep, I'm still doing the montly health challenges.

My health has improved during the years I've worked here—in part because of the encouragement from our HR department.

Lucky me. :bow:

[Bard]

I am thankful for my Dad and step mom

[Chained Daisy]

I am grateful that the rain has stopped and we have blue skies and white fluffy clouds, even if it is a little blustery. So now my youngest wont get soaked walking to the house from her school bus stop.

[Gayandgray]

I am thankful the urologist told us today that my spouse doesn't need surgery!!!!!!! :hangloose::hangloose: She passed the large stone and the others are small and still in her kidneys. He is hopeful that they will pass on their own as well. And after we got home I got the call confirming I got the job I interviewed last Friday for!!!!!:hangloose::hangloose: I'll be at a nursing home 20 minutes from our house, doing double shifts every weekend: 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am. Monday thru Friday off!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!! My bff will stay at our house all weekend with my spouse. Now I just have to wait to hear from HR to see about getting my drug test, etc. and when I can give my two weeks notice to my current job.

[gotoseagrl]

That it's windy outside, I love moving air.

[girl_dee]

Gosh i am just so thankful for my LIFE. i love having those i care about close, and family near.

[gotoseagrl]

The abundance of love, positivity and support from amazing friends, old and new.

[Logicaly]

I am thankful for a boss that promotes a work environment where we can have open and honest discussions and encourage each other to do well in our life goals.

[Soft*Silver]

OITNB new season!

[akiza]

for the little pause that i get

[StoicStone]

I am thankful that my relationships with my sons-in-law is good enough that they were both willing to take the day off today to put in a new hot water heater for me and repair my barn roof.

[girl_dee]

Those i hold close...

[Soft*Silver]

my time in AA and Al Anon...these 12 step programs helped me a great deal. One helped me deal with my alcoholism, the other with other people's addictions and setting boundaries with myself. One gave me back my life..the other taught me how to live it...

[AmazonDC]

8 more days till I see My babygrl

[cinnamongrrl]

Making it through Connecticut alive....

There be some crazy drivers there

[Soft*Silver]

I am thankful that I know my dog's body language well enough to know she was trying to run upstairs with something she wasnt suppose to have...a dead bird!!! OMG!!!

Last time she snuk a bird in, she took it in the shower...it was a scene from Psycho..or The Birds..or both! LOL

[StoicStone]

A warm foot spa and a glass of ice tea.

[girl_dee]

my loves! ...........

[girl_dee]

my job

i am making way less money than ever, but i have NO stress, i work in a beautiful building,i like what i do, its a great company and i have so much freedom.

[StoicStone]

air conditioning

[Greco]

a new beginning...a starting from here...health...my family...friends...canvas paint and brushes...time and grace...yes, I am most thankful.

Greco

[PaPa]

A great neighborhood to live in. They are people who are friendly, enjoy sharing, fellowship, and making the world a better place. I also am thankful I am able to contribute when the one neighbor may lose her foot. I sure don't mind cooking a meal or two for them. Just glad we have a close-knit relationship reciprocating for each other.

[Canela]

Today
My children
My grandchildren
The beach
My job/career
My friends
My wonderful family
Our legacy
People who love me
New friends
Old friends, too

If tomorrow doesn't come, I'm thankful for my life up to now.

[Gayandgray]

This new weekend job! Even though doing double shifts in a nursing home can be brutal, I'm looking forward to the Mon-Fri off and that makes the job so worth it!! I'm thankful to my bff for staying with my spouse all weekend to keep her company and cook for her, I'm thankful for my relative good health, thankful for my family, and thankful to the Universe for giving me a chance at a whole new lifestyle with way less stress!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Saltine crackers
Warm 7-up
A soft blanket

[Chad]

Saltine crackers
Warm 7-up
A soft blanket

I am sorry that you are under the weather. I wish you a speedy recovery.

[clay]

Blessings come to us in our darkest of hours & from the most amazing places. When there are rain clouds, there are usually silver linings. The move & settling in has been challenging...but with some joint efforts, we are making it a happy home & place to live.

Like my friend Greco said...new beginnings...new changes...incredible people, and a very positive & happy heart!

[StoicStone]

I am grateful for fire department EMT's brave enough to run past my old labrador (who was full on trying bite them) to get me to the hospital. I am also grateful for advances in medicine that allowed me to fully recover from my stroke in 2 days (i.e. no permanent paralysis) and get the hell out of that hospital. lol

I am sure the EMT's are grateful that my old dog has no teeth! :)

I am most grateful for my 8 yr old granddaughter, who was with me at the time, and remained calm and clear headed enough to call 911, and gather all my medicines for the EMT's. She is truly a special little girl, and I am overwhelmingly proud of her. Things would have gone very badly for me if it were not for her quick thinking and maturity.

[girl_dee]

Those two Boo butches! ..... i hope they know how special they are!

[2qt]

Those ears who listen when I need to talk....The air that I breathe each day....Love that surrounds me when i'm down......My daughter who inspires me....BFP for giving me this platform to simply connect to others from another universe lol....

[Kosmo]

My wonderful life. 'Course i've had two Bicardi rum punch drinks, but this is not a drunk post.

[Kosmo]

The moon rising in the East in daylight. This might be a drunk post, lol.

[Kosmo]

The Tribe takes 2 out of 3 with the Motor City Kitties.

Sorry, Babe.

[Penelope]

:eek: :doh: :rolleyes:

The Tribe takes 2 out of 3 with the Motor City Kitties.

Sorry, Babe.

[Penelope]

So funny when he gets a little tipsy... LOL :beerfunnel: :seeingstars:

The moon rising in the East in daylight. This might be a drunk post, lol.

[Chad]

I am thankful for the peace and quiet in my home.

:cowboy:

[girl_dee]

I am thankful for the peace and quiet in my home.

:cowboy:

i will second this!

[girl_dee]

wow today i am flooded with gratitude.

Today being Independence Day i am so very thankful that i was born in, and have lived in this great nation. Does it need work and fixing? Yes! Still, to be born here and have the freedoms i enjoy makes me very grateful.

i am also thankful for:

my love
my loves
my family
my job
my home
my dog
my friends

[2qt]

I am thankful for close friend Anne.... No matter how small & pointless my troubles may be, she is always ready to come to my rescue loaded with tissues, coffee & ice cream... I'd be lost without her...

[JDeere]

I am thankful for:

a quiet house with some quiet alone time
being somewhat domesticated to know I can do things on my own
being given a second chance at a few things in life
my freedom
whoever invented sweet tea lol
family
friends who turned into family
and sweet tarts soft and chew rope candy

[girl_dee]

the way i feel right now!

[2qt]

Thankful for this gorgeous sunrise, coffee & a nice tune from the wild birds as they serenade me on the patio...

[girl_dee]

Her love and support today.

[Gayandgray]

I'm so thankful that even though my butch is chronically ill and she gets a little forgetful at times, she still has her right mind. We just found out that a friend we lost touch with over the years has dementia and is in a nursing home. That was very upsetting to both of us. Years ago we used to go out drinking and dancing with this man and his then partner, and were pretty close.
I'm very grateful that my butch is still pretty sharp mentally and she knows who I am. It would be devastating if she got to the point that she did not recognize me.

[Bootboi]

Vacation days :thumbsup:

[clay]

The way the Universe works in my world.

[Mel C.]

Her.......

[2qt]

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[girl_dee]

my Mister..........

[AmazonDC]

For My beautiful amazing babygrl who completes Me in all ways...

[nanners]

I'm thankful for my family and friends, but lately I've been most thankful to my femme friends for being there for me. :bow::1femme::3femme::stillheart:

[Tommi]

I'm thankful for my family and friends, but lately I've been most thankful to my femme friends for being there for me. :bow::1femme::3femme::stillheart:

:mohawk:
:pile:

[Genesis]

I am thankful for my Mama and my Papa...
Being able to be together in this limited journey called life...

[clay]

My chosen family & close knit group of special people in my posse.

[Gayandgray]

I'm thankful I made it through my two shifts yesterday. They were RUFF!!:jester: Now I pray to get through today's two and I'll be home free come Monday morning!!!:hangloose::hangloose:

[BullDog]

I am very thankful for the people in my life who get that I express myself in bold, passionate terms and love me for who I am. You don't get meek and mild with me, and I don't pretend things are all rosy when they aren't either. I'm real and raw baby, and I always will be Me.

[JDeere]

That I actually have the cahones to tell someone off and not feel bad about it, to save my own personal and mental health.

[2qt]

Thankful for the many laughs, the many tears & the many memories I will always hold onto......Saying goodbye is never easy but I am eternally thankful for your friendship......

[clay]

Hope, my little senior dachshund, who is also blind! This is THE sweetest little girl..and her spirit is larger than life! She follows me by "tracking my scent"..and LOVES being able to sleep in my big bed with me at night!!

I adopted her almost a year ago...on the 30th!

[Gayandgray]

Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!:praying:

[gotoseagrl]

~ Peace
~ Positive energy
~ The beauty in life
~ The wind and trees
~ The vast sunset & midnight sky
~ Loads of sweet puppy love
~ The Universe
~ Too much to list here.

[girl_dee]

i did not wake up with a headache today!

[Liam]

Finally, being able to get back to work!

[PlatinumPearl]

I'm thankful for intuition.

[2qt]

The night stars & fresh coffee....

[girl_dee]

That i found some coffee,and my car!

[Greco]

My Health/Body...Callings...Family...Prosperity...and Blessed Singledom!

Greco

[Lyte]

Very thankful for healthcare. Have never been without and never want to take it for granted! :koolaid:

[akiza]

I am thankful for having again my empathy

[Bootboi]

Delicious hot searing black coffee

[Bèsame*]

his troubleshooting skills!

[Medusa]

Right now I'm thankful for sugar-free cranberry juice. It goes nicely with my Tito's and lime. :D

[Gayandgray]

Having time with my family. With me working every weekend now and my sister working Mon-Fri and starting back to school, we don't know when they will be able to come back down.:seeingstars::seeingstars:

[nhplowboi]

That Bannon is out!! :byebye: Bannon! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[BullDog]

Getting some much needed extra sleep and just some time to daydream! I've been staying up all night and literally working until 6 am or later before going to sleep and then only sleeping a short time. I'm too old of a Dawg for those all nighters!

Ah but just laying there daydreaming and knowing I will always continue to pursue my goals and happiness and not let anyone ever drag me down (especially those who have never had one single conversation with me, lol) - that was the best part.

Happy Friday and weekend everyone. I feel good!

p.s. I am also very thankful Bannon is out!

[Kätzchen]

I am thankful for caring friends and family. For my team of medical professionals. For close friends, the beautiful weather, and the time to take care of me.... to enjoy life. :balloon:

[knight]

What Am I NOT Thankful For?

[girl_dee]

that the nice police officer didn't give a ticket! :fastdraq:

[Kobi]

Fridays monsoons caused havoc here. From flooded roads, driveways, yards, basements, few were spared the wrath of Mother Nature.

I am thankful this was not my car.



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[gotoseagrl]

~ phone cameras
~ super exciting plans
~ fall getting closer
~ the beauty of nature

[justkim]

Thankful that the Chubby Chi just has some sore muscles from her slide down the RV stairs. Perhaps she needs to stop watching me pull the same moves.
Thankful it is nothing that some pain meds and rest should take care of. Hopefully this will get her back to her silly self soon. I was beyond worried about my little chubby D and it hit me right in the guts that she is getting up there in age, she'll be 12 in September.

[Blade]

A few days off to chill out

[AmazonDC]

That I get to spend the weekend with My grl.

[bright_arrow]

That he brought my phone to me middle of the work day! :rrose:

[Blade]

Quality time with Mom
Having a great relationship with Mom
Still having Mom here to enjoy

[Kenna]

That I made a mistake.
When I glanced at my ATM receipt, I was furious that there (looked to be) THOUSANDS missing!!!
It ruined my mood but I had to finish my trip to Home Depot...
After getting to the house and sitting down with my bank book, I discovered there was a direct deposit!!! Not withdraw, and my brain had seen the numbers wrong. HAPPY DANCE
I'm thankful I made a mistake and thankful I no longer need to stress.

[Kenna]

Ohhh yeah...and I'm thankful for how my truck handled a very large load of top soil bags, so I can help a senior friend fix her yard.

[hopelessromantic69]

That my two boys are healthy and that they do not drive after my roommate just lost her nephew to a horrible car accident.

[akiza]

one of my sisters/cousin will be married the next week the september 2nd with her boyfriend/father of her 3 kids i'm happy for her

[Gayandgray]

My job, having a roof over my head, enough food to eat, having a lot of time to spend with my spouse as her health declines.

[Blade]

Sunny sky
Cooler less humid temps

[homoe]

That I am NOT in Texas...

[hopelessromantic69]

I am no longer at a point in my life where I would be posting in the school supply thread lol. That could change in the future and I will be thankful for that if it happens...

[girl_dee]

all the amazing things that she brings to my life

[Kenna]

Lidocaine is my friend :blink:

[AmazonDC]

Gemme in every way..

[MsTinkerbelly]

My amazing wife.
Friends who get me
Air conditioning
:eatinghersheybar:
My many blessings

[Blade]

FOOTBALL SEASON!

[girl_dee]

my most special blood family, They are doing so well, and ever growing. Blessings everywhere. Everyone is happy and healthy, what more could i ask for?

[2qt]

For all the simple things that I take for granted each day.... & for the freedom I have to just be me....

[girl_dee]

That i am safe here and far away from the hurricane. My heart is hurting for Texas right now.

[girl_dee]

my reading yesterday, i've gained clarity and confirmation, that's for sure

[MsTinkerbelly]

I am thankful that new travel trailers have A/C, because that wasn't always true.:byebye:

[Gayandgray]

That I have the patience of Job from the Bible. That I can bite my tongue and keep my mouth shut.